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ClassBento money-back guarantee
Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing through our workshops and experiences. We curate our teachers and hosts carefully to ensure that they are of high quality.
That's why we provide a money-back guarantee*: If you're unsatisfied with this experience, just leave it at least 20 minutes before it ends, and tell us (the ClassBento team) the reason for your dissatisfaction within 4 hours of that time, and we'll provide you with a refund.
For extra peace of mind, all our bookings are covered by our £10 million public liability insurance.
* We may choose to limit our refund per customer at £1000. In some rare cases, we may also require you to show us your photo ID before we process the refund.
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Q: What ages is this class suitable for?
A: Adults & 12+ years. An adult must accompany any attending kids, and must pay for a separate ticket.
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A: Free to cancel or reschedule up until 7 days before the class
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A: 7 hours, £95 - £160 per guest (£95 per A5 size, £160 per A4 size)
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Create your very own own grimoir - a book of spells and shadows A5 or A4 size
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What you'll do
Historic Edinburgh is steeped in occult lore, Wicca, and most recently influencing the magical writings of J.K. Rowling. The city attracts thousands of fans each year seeking to celebrate their passion for their beloved boy wizard and his enchanting realm.With my quarter-century of bookmaking expertise, I can help you craft your very own large A4 or smaller A5 size Grimoire - a Wiccan spellbook to wield as you desire. Together, we'll design a truly spellbinding creation, sometimes fusing archaic mystical symbols with house or school crests, in fact any imagery that captures your magical vision.Your design will be pre-engraved* into leather (you can choose colours etc)*Engraving can take several hours so is best achieved before your class begins. please contact me as soon as you’ve booked and we can discuss ideas My one-day workshop starts at 10am on a Saturday in my comfortable studio where you'll immerse yourself in the art of bookmaking and only ends when your personalised “Book of Shadows” is complete and ready to accompany you on countless enchanted adventures.Seize this extraordinary opportunity to etch your mark upon the magical world and forge a treasured keepsake that will ignite your imagination for years to come.Books are priced according to size with A5 being £95 whereas a larger A4 version is £160. This includes all instruction and materials.Please feel free to bring a snack or packed lunch as we may stop for a 30-minute break halfway through (our or when a waiting/drying period in the process is necessary.Tea and shortbread are always available as you work. If you’ve any questions, please feel free to ask. Thank you.
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Knowledge required
Just some ideas for the cover. I can help with designs, fonts, etc. at no extra cost.
What you'll get
Your very own handmade Book of Shadows to treasure forevermore, A5 or A4 size. Filled with over a hundred sheets of heavy 220gsm ivory paper stock. Books are all easily refillable.
What to bring
Please prepare for this class. Design ideas which we can work on beforehand. As you’re working on leather this needs to be engraved BEFORE the class so please message or email me with your ideas and together we can give your book a head start. I can and willHelp with layouts. The day goes quickly and by the end of i want you to have a ready to use book of enchantment
Suitable for
Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 12 years old).
An adult must accompany any attending kids, and must pay for a separate ticket.
This would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum or gift for couples.
Location
studio B2.15 Edinburgh palette 151 london road eh76ae
BY CAR Leaving the A1 at its junction with Portobello and Willowbrae roads, head down Restalrig Rd South turning left into the back of Meadowbank house. Follow the road around the car park and back of the building and you’ll come across the back of St Margarets house. My studio is situated off the car park outside of the main building. And will be signposted before you need enter the main building itself . BY BUS or FOOT 10 minutes from Princes street. Buses 4,5,26,44,45 drops you outside Meadowbank House . St Margaret’s is adjacent. If you’re arriving from The London road entrance take the lifts or stairs down to Basement 2 and leave the main building my studio is just on the left ( classes will be signposted )
Your teacher
Hello I’m Will Phoenix and I've always been slightly obsessed with books... thou not the reading type, but the empty ones...the dusty old journal, them marbled edged Victorian ledgers, the ageing leather notebook or the beautiful sketch pad. A constant sketcher, i still carry around a pencil and pad, happily losing myself drawing (instead of finger tapping a smart phone).As bookmaker (I don't call myself a binder) I recently fell heavily for leather work, a new apprenticeship almost. After spending substantially more than the much talked about "10, 000 hours" on embossing (repoussé) soft metals, I felt it time for a fresh challenge. I started at the basement level and repeated what i did 24 years ago when I picked up my first sheet of metal to shape into a book coverI presented my work for sale since the beginning and in this world of the cheap/mass produced, I've realised there is still a small place for the individual, the actual unique 'one of a kind' piece. I carry no airs and graces and never over-precious about my work. I simply makes books. I’m looking forward to teaching., Kindest RegardsWill
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